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How Research into Child Welfare Finally Changed Decades of Legal Bias

How Research into Child Welfare Finally Changed Decades of Legal Bias

Joint custody is a relatively modern concept in family law, reflecting changes in societal attitudes towards parenting and the roles of mothers and...

What Is Joint Custody and How Does It Work?

What Is Joint Custody and How Does It Work?

Joint custody is a term that often comes up in discussions about child custody arrangements following a divorce or separation. It involves both par...

Pediatricians Advocate for Flexible Screen-Time Guidelines Amidst Digital Overload

Pediatricians Advocate for Flexible Screen-Time Guidelines Amidst Digital Overload

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has revised its guidelines on screen-time limits for children, moving away from strict time constraints to a more nuanced approach that emphasizes the quality of content consumed. This shift acknowledges the pervasive role of screens in daily life, from education to communication, and the impracticality of rigid limits. The AAP's new framework encourages a balanced digital ecosystem, where screens are used for both educational and social purposes. This change comes as schools and parents grapple with the challenge of managing screen time in an era where digital devices are integral to learning and social interaction.

How the Latchkey Generation Reshaped Parenting

How the Latchkey Generation Reshaped Parenting

Being a latchkey kid, a child who returns to an empty home after school, can have significant social and psychological effects. These children ofte...

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart

Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” and the father of her 2-year-old son were ordered Thursday to stay 100 feet (30 meters) away from each other for the next three years as a Utah court commissioner continues to assess custody plans for the child

Looksmaxxing Movement Raises Concerns Among Adolescents and Parents

Looksmaxxing Movement Raises Concerns Among Adolescents and Parents

Looksmaxxing Movement Raises Concerns Among Adolescents and Parents

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

Meta is raising the prospect of shutting down social media services in New Mexico in response to a push by state prosecutors for fundamental changes to platforms, including Instagram, to protect the mental health and safety of children

OpenAI Faces Legal Challenges Over AI's Role in Canadian Mass Shooting

OpenAI Faces Legal Challenges Over AI's Role in Canadian Mass Shooting

OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits filed by the families of victims from a February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The lawsuits, filed in federal court in San Francisco, allege that OpenAI's ChatGPT played a role in the shooting by allowing the shooter to engage in violent conversations. The incident involved an 18-year-old former student who killed five children and an education assistant, making it one of the deadliest shootings in Canadian history. OpenAI has since strengthened its safeguards, including improving ChatGPT's responses to distress signals and connecting users with mental health resources.

AI Tool Shows Promise in Early ADHD Risk Detection

AI Tool Shows Promise in Early ADHD Risk Detection

A study from Duke Health demonstrates that artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze electronic health records (EHRs) to estimate a child's risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) years before a typical diagnosis. The AI model, trained on data from over 140,000 children, identifies patterns in medical history that precede ADHD diagnoses. While the tool does not diagnose ADHD, it helps clinicians focus resources on children at higher risk, potentially reducing delays in intervention.

'Love Island' Star Huda Mustafa's Boyfriend Drops Custody Battle

'Love Island' Star Huda Mustafa's Boyfriend Drops Custody Battle

'Love Island' Star Huda Mustafa's Boyfriend Drops Custody Battle

Goranson Bain Ausley Expands Family Law Expertise with Alina Caratas in Dallas

Goranson Bain Ausley Expands Family Law Expertise with Alina Caratas in Dallas

Goranson Bain Ausley Expands Family Law Expertise with Alina Caratas in Dallas

Goranson Bain Ausley Expands Dallas Office with Family Lawyer Alina Caratas

Goranson Bain Ausley Expands Dallas Office with Family Lawyer Alina Caratas

Goranson Bain Ausley Expands Dallas Office with Family Lawyer Alina Caratas